Family law cases in Phoenix typically resolve within 3 to 18 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether the case settles or proceeds to trial.
Phoenix Court Backlog
The estimated backlog of active family law cases in Maricopa County courts ranges from 200 to 700, reflecting ongoing demand and court capacity.
Family Phoenix Filing Volume
Phoenix sees an estimated 250 to 400 new family law filings per month, including divorce, custody, and support matters.
Family Case Outcomes
Resolution rates vary: about 30% of cases settle pre-litigation, 55% after filing but before trial, and up to 65% are resolved by the conclusion of trial.
1850 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1900 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
I have really enjoyed getting to know my divorce and family law clients on a personal level, as well as on a professional level. I have maintained great relationships with my current and former clients and appreciate the opportunity to help them find solutions to their divorce and family law issues. I would love to speak with you about your family law case if you are in need of an experienced Arizona divorce and family law attorney.. We divorce family law practice includes divorce, legal separation, paternity, child custody, restraining orders, estate planning, wills and trusts, durable powers of attorney, and living wills.
40 N. Central Ave., Suite 2300 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Family
About Rebekah Burz:. • Former Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Economic Security• Extensive Trial Experience• Also licensed in the U.S. District Court of Arizona• Member of the Arizona State Bar• Member of the Maricopa County Bar Association• Member of the Maricopa County Bar, Family Law Section• Member of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association. A firm believer that true collaboration leads to the best legal outcomes, Rebekah’s approach to law is rooted in seeing herself as the navigator and the client as the pilot. While Rebekah is the expert in terms of the legal process, she understands that her clients know their lives and family best. Rebekah works together with her clients as a team to accomplish their goals.. Rebekah grew up in Phoenix and graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Studies and a minor in Psychology. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from the University of North Dakota School of Law. During law school, Rebekah completed multiple internships, to include time at both the Public Defender’s Office and being a Law Clerk for a District Court Judge. She has completed Alternative Dispute Resolution training and understands the dynamics of conflict. An uncompromisingly ethical, zealous courtroom advocate, Rebekah also understands the importance of keeping a full toolkit of strategies at her disposal.. Rebekah began her professional career as an Assistant Attorney General with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, representing the Department of Economic Security, concentrating on child support. In this capacity, Rebekah brought and defended lawsuits representing the State’s interest and participating in hundreds of court proceedings.. In her free time, Rebekah enjoys spending quality time with her Husband and their three Children. They enjoy traveling and watching their children participate in extracurricular activities including horseback riding and gymnastics.. Contact Rebekah today at the Cantor Law Group by calling to learn more about your case. You can also schedule a free, confidential consultation at #request_form.
3307 E. Thunderbird Road , Phoenix , Arizona 85032
Practice Areas: Family
Do you feel like the sky is falling? Contact Rebecca E. Browning to keep things right.. As an accomplished attorney with 10 years of experience in high-conflict cases, I am gifted at connecting with clients to facilitate quality work product. I am an assertive no non-sense attorney, with a keen eye for details that a case can turn on in my client's favor.. Primarily, my caseload focuses upon family law matters such as divorce, military divorce, spousal maintenance, annulment, legal separation, legal decision-making authority/child custody, parenting time, child support, and property/asset/debt division, modifications, enforcement actions, and appellate matters. I possess the knowledge, skill and expertise to competently handle family cases that involve members of our community, which includes military members, allowing me to effectively manage your case , even if it includes complicated issues such as accurate division of military retired pay (MRP).. I grew up in the valley where I now practice law, and am unique as compared to other local attorneys, because I actually take the opportunity to really hear my clients, and attend to their legal goals with a personal touch. The goal of my practice is to successfully guide you to your goals, protect your rights, and ensure you receive the best possible results. The tools of your attorney are at least as important as the tools, accounts, or any other property that must remain yours at the end of your divorce. Professional legal help is here for you, and consultations are free! I look forward to hearing from you! I know what matters in this chapter of your life. Let's work through this together!
Rachel graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Business Administration. She then spent 15 years in the medical industry before changing careers and receiving her law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.. After law school, Rachel served as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Cohen, the Presiding Judge for the Maricopa County Family Court. Upon completion of her clerkship, she joined the Arizona Attorney General’s Office as an Assistant Attorney General, representing the Department of Child Safety. She has appeared in hundreds of trials while also handling an extensive caseload requiring upwards of 12 court hearings a day.. Rachel joined the Cantor Law Group seeking new challenges. She brings her extensive courtroom experience to the Cantor Law Group team, helping clients navigate through complex family law matters. It is a role Rachel takes seriously; her own experience with divorce and child custody issues drives her desire to help others on their own difficult and emotional journeys. Having taken on contentious cases for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, she knows how to get results while also understanding how to mediate tension between opposing parties.. When not advocating for her clients, Rachel is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with her husband exploring and hiking the wonders of Arizona.
Pooja Kedia is a family law attorney dedicated to providing practical, solution-focused legal guidance to individuals and families. After earning her degree in Business Economics from the University of Arizona and working in the corporate sector, Pooja transitioned to law, driven by a desire to help others navigate complex legal challenges.. Her legal journey began with ASU’s Immigration Law and Policy Clinic, where she helped vulnerable children secure legal status and the opportunity to be adopted into supportive families. Pooja also worked with an anti-trafficking non-profit and served as a public defender in Maricopa County, advocating for individuals facing substance abuse, mental health, and housing challenges.. Pooja approaches family law with a commitment to practical, fair solutions. While she values negotiation and settlement to minimize conflict, she is also comfortable representing clients in court when a trial is necessary to achieve a just outcome. Pooja works with clients who are looking for realistic, reasonable solutions to their family law issues—whether through negotiation, mediation, or, when appropriate, litigation. She believes in empowering her clients to make informed decisions about their futures, and her goal is always to reach the best resolution for them, without unnecessary escalation.. Before opening her own practice, Pooja gained experience at several family law firms, where she honed her skills in divorce, child custody, child support, and other family-related matters. She is committed to offering accessible, compassionate legal support and is focused on achieving outcomes that allow her clients to move forward with confidence.. Outside of her legal work, Pooja enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering, hiking, and discovering new local spots.
Philomena “Mena” focuses her practice in family law. She assists clients with divorces, child custody issues, and post-modification matters. Prior to joining Jaburg Wilk, she practiced family law at another Phoenix law firm. While in law school she was a research assistant to Professor Linda Demaine and was a legal extern for Office of General Counsel, Arizona State University.
One East Washington Street , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Arbitration
Ms. Izzo Milner is a Member of Jennings, Strouss & Salmon. She leads the firms Family Law Practice and is Vice-Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Department. She concentrates her practice in the area of family law and domestic relations matters, including collaborative divorce, mediation, arbitration, parent coordination, custody and child support.. She perceives practicing in the area of family law as a three dimensional experience: legal, financial and emotional.. Ms. Izzo Milner serves on the State Bar of Arizona Committee for Family Law Rules of Practice and Procedure and on the Board of Directors for the Maricopa County Bar Association.
Practice Areas: Family, Alimony, Marriage & Prenuptials
I graduated from Central Washington University (B.A.) in 1987 and Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D.) in 1990. I have extensive trial experience in family law, criminal law and civil matters. Following law school, I joined the Franklin County, Washington, Prosecutor’s Office, where I tried and won numerous cases. In 1995, I joined the law firm of Critchlow, Williams & Schuster, P.S., in Richland, Washington, where I continued as a trial attorney in the areas of family law, criminal law, and personal injury. From 2002 until moving to Arizona in 2005, I maintained my own firm, with a continuing emphasis on family law and litigation. Upon gaining admission to practice law in the State of Arizona in November 2005, I joined the law firm of Campbell & Mahoney, Chtd., where I tried multiple civil cases to million dollar verdicts. Since 2012 I have practiced exclusively in the area of family law.
I have been practicing law for more than 20 years. My practice is primarily concentrated in the areas of Family Law and Civil Litigation, including Divorce, Legal Separation, Paternity, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony (Spousal Maintenance), Prenuptial Agreements, Adoptions, Terminations of Rights, Modifications of Custody and Support, Same-Sex Rights, Name Changes, Orders of Protection, Wills & Trusts and Contract Litigation.
About Nicholas Boca:. Nicholas Boca is here to help you navigate this difficult time in your life. Nicholas confidently provides aggressive and effective representation as a result of his extensive courtroom experience. He thrives under the pressure of contentious family law cases, while lending a patient and empathetic ear to his clients, easing their worries during these difficult cases. Taking pride in reaching agreements, Nicholas’ courtroom experience informs his advice in reaching settlements. His knowledge of how issues are dealt with in a courtroom setting leads to successful negotiation and settlement of family cases.. A Phoenix, AZ native, Nicholas graduated from Arizona State University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. He went on to receive his law degree from the University of San Diego. During law school, Nicholas interned at Viacom—believing he wanted to practice entertainment law—writing and reviewing contracts for MTV, VH1, and Comedy Central. Through this experience, he learned that transactional law was not for him, and instead pursued a career as a trial attorney.. Nicholas began his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General with the Arizona Attorney General's Office, representing the Department of Child Safety. In this position, he appeared in several hundred juvenile court hearings, mediations, and trials.. Upon leaving the Attorney General's Office, Nicholas started as an attorney with Cantor Law Group, where he now is the Managing Family Law Attorney. With Cantor Law Group, Nicholas’ trial experience continues to build, handling extremely contentious custody matters, along with high-net worth, complex, and high-profile cases, including representing athletes and celebrities.. Nicholas’ practice includes, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, high net worth/complex divorces, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, child support, paternity, parenting time, legal decision-making (formerly "custody"), spousal maintenance, modifications and enforcement of existing orders, relocation, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, grandparent rights, DCS cases, dependency, guardianship, termination of parental rights, and adoption. He represents people in all walks of life throughout Arizona and Nationwide.. Nicholas is involved in the Arizona legal community, conducting Continuing Legal Education Events for other Arizona family law attorneys, through the State Bar of Arizona and Maricopa County Bar Association. For example, chairing the Juvenile Law Section Arizona State Bar Convention for 2020, along with moderating Judge panels for the Arizona Family Law Bar.. Additionally, he is involved in his community having sitting on the Board of Director for six years for Skate After School a local non-profit origination partnering with schools to provide skateboard instruction to underserved youth.. Personally, Nicholas spends his free time with his Wife and two Children, and has been playing the drums and guitar in bands for over twenty years.. Cantor Law Group enjoys an excellent reputation throughout the legal community because of our aggressiveness, integrity, honesty, and professionalism. Many attorneys claim to be aggressive, yet they fail to follow through. Cantor Law Group truly is Beyond Aggressive!!!. Contact Nicholas today at the Cantor Law Group by calling to learn more about your case. You can also schedule a free, confidential consultation.
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Business , Contracts, Corporate , Estate Planning, Franchise , Leases and Leasing, Personal Injury, Trusts, Wills, Family, Family, Divorce & Separation
Mitch is a State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist. Over the course of his thirty years practicing family law, the majority of his work has been in high conflict, complex domestic relations cases. He has helped high net worth clients address such issues as business and professional practice valuation, commingling of separate and community property, concealment of transactions either during the marriage or the divorce proceedings, attempted sales of businesses during dissolution and transfers of assets without consideration. Included in his area of expertise is presenting claims in determination or modification of spousal maintenance especially when the spouses do not have earning potential parity. In addition, Mitch has negotiated and drafted both pre and post marital agreements and has assisted clients in the enforcement of premarital agreements during divorce proceedings. He has represented parents when determining rights of decision-making, custody, and parenting time in cases involving complexities resulting from infidelity, substance abuse, sexual addiction, special needs and challenged children.. Mitch is a strong proponent of helping clients “opt out” of the judicial system by attempting resolution of issues through alternative means. Often opting out is the strategy that best suits his goal of maximizing the probability that each of his clients obtain a favorable outcome in his or her family law proceeding given their circumstances. Mitch is licensed to practice in Arizona and California.
I think of myself as a settlement-oriented trial attorney who is efficient, fair and strongly client focused. I am a certified family law specialist and have significant experience in complex and simple divorce and other family law cases.. I am a fourth-generation Arizonan. My parents divorced when I was young, and I was a single father throughout law school. I have been married and divorced, and have strong relationships with my children and stepchildren. Real life has taught me just as much as law school about family law.
Divorce & Family Law:. With over 18 years experience, I am all too aware of how distressing it can be for clients to go through a divorce, and my job is to make that process as smooth and easy on my clients as I can. I know that you have a big decision to make about which attorney will represent you, and I realize that that decision may not be easy for you either. As such, I would like for you to know that I work incredibly hard for my clients, and I am very passionate about my work. I always have my clients’ best interest at the forefront of everything that I do. My goal has always been, and will always be, to provide the best legal services and advice that I can to each one of my clients. I strive to always have excellent communication with clients and to keep them informed as their cases progress.. We will work together to ensure your wants and needs are addressed, and to handle your case with precise care. Each case is unique, and I am familiar with employing a variety of legal strategies to meet each client's individual needs. I look forward to speaking with every potential and current client to meet their needs and exceed expectations.
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